Division of Business
Master of Business Administration Degree [M.B.A.]
In today’s dynamic business environment, there is a clarion call for men and women of integrity willing to serve Christ and others in a spirit of humility while implementing sound business principles and leadership skills. Whether involved in ministry or in the business profession, PCC’s Master of Business Administration degree will prepare the servant-leader with practical decision-making tools by utilizing a strong academic program that is both affordable and attractive to students of all academic and workplace backgrounds. The Student, while gaining valuable business management skills in several functional areas, will also be equipped and further strengthened in biblical principles. The M.B.A. curriculum is application-oriented and provides the student with the technological, quantitative, and qualitative skills to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Special emphasis is given to meet the needs of full-time Christian ministry.
Residence Requirements
Thirty semester credit hours of work may be completed in four consecutive semesters, including a Preterm session (August 2009). Students may satisfy core competencies while taking M.B.A. courses. In such a situation, the time required to complete the M.B.A. degree could be expected to increase.
Admission Requirements
See General Admission Requirements. An applicant is not required to have majored in business on the undergraduate level. However, certain core competencies from undergraduate courses must be demonstrated to register for some required M.B.A. courses. Core competencies are listed below (along with PCC courses) which meet requirements. A student may begin M.B.A. courses prior to meeting all competency requirements.
- Accounting — Introductory course (AC 111, 232, or 305)
- Economics — Macroeconomics and Microeconomics (BA 303 and 304)
- Finance — Corporate Finance—one year (BA 301 and 302)
- Marketing — Foundational course (MK 204)
- Statistics — Upper-level course (BA 322, MA 326, or MA 330)
Candidacy
See Candidacy.
Graduation Requirements
Course Requirements
| Master of Business Administration | Hours |
|---|---|
| BA 511 Business Technology and Information Systems | 3 |
| BA 523 Managerial Communication | 3 |
| BA 535 Ethical and Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BA 582 Human Resource Management | 3 |
| BA 600 Advanced Statistical Analysis | 3 |
| BA 642 Applied Managerial Economics | 3 |
| BA 654 Accounting for Decision Making | 3 |
| BA 668 Managerial Finance | 3 |
| BA 677 Marketing Strategy | 3 |
| BA 680 Strategic Organizational Leadership | 3 |
Total Hours |
30 |
